After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt:
Theme 2:
Do you believe that communication device users have functional communication? Why or why not?
Many insights about learning and school experiences are shared. What role does technology play to give students a voice? How does technology allow people to extend their abilities and/or improve quality of life?
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC?
1) Watch this video for a general overview of AAC:A User Story:
Great PowToon Video by Chris Bugaj about Aided Language Stimulation:
2) Visit these web sites and preview a selection of case studies of AAC users. The videos are found after you click "read more" for each individual.
http://www.prentrom.com/success
http://www.assistiveware.com/user-videos
and a wonderful collection of AAC success stories pinned by Lauren Enders:
https://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/aac-success-storiesvideos/
3) Watch this video about Emma presenting,"My Body Does Not Obey my Mind."
4) Read this blog post by a mom of twin boys on the Autism Spectrum
5)
OPTIONAL
6) Three Ways Talking to Autistic Adults Can Make you a Better Teacher7) Other resources for AAC Support:
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com
www.praacticalaac.org
www.lburkhart.com
www.janefarrall.com
After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt:
- Theme 2:
Rubric:Do you believe that communication device users have functional communication? Why or why not?
Many insights about learning and school experiences are shared. What role does technology play to give students a voice? How does technology allow people to extend their abilities and/or improve quality of life?
Read through what others have written and feel free to add a comment to what they have set. [5 points]
Be sure to check the syllabus for the due dates for each related investigation discussion.